CVE-2026-100523 Details
Description
Cotonti through 1.0.0 contains an open redirect vulnerability in message.php that base64-decodes the redirect parameter without domain validation. Unauthenticated attackers can craft malicious links with encoded external URLs to redirect users to arbitrary sites via meta refresh tags for phishing attacks.
An open redirect vulnerability has been identified in Cotonti versions through 1.0.0, specifically within the message.php file. This vulnerability arises because the redirect parameter is base64-decoded without proper domain validation. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can create malicious links with encoded external URLs, redirecting users to arbitrary sites via meta refresh tags, potentially leading to phishing attacks.
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Assessed Sep 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/Cotonti/Cotonti | [email protected] | Vendor |
| https://github.com/Cotonti/Cotonti/blob/1.0.0/message.php | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/Cotonti/Cotonti/blob/1.0.0/system/common.php | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/Cotonti/Cotonti/issues/1907 | [email protected] | BundleExploitIssue TrackingTechnical AnalysisVendor |
| https://github.com/Cotonti/Cotonti/pull/1908 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cotonti-through-1.0.0-open-redirect-via-message-php-redirect-parameter | [email protected] | Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-601 | URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Cotonti | <= 1.0.0 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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